Contact:
Manager:
Kelly Bayles
Phone: 918-549-7323
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American Indian Resource Center
3D Printer
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Wireless Printing
Public Print, Fax, Scan, & Copy
Public Access Computers
Laptops for In-Library Use
Meeting Rooms
Bike Locks
Skateboard Stand
Events
Contact:
Manager:
Kelly Bayles
Phone: 918-549-7323
Sign up for our newsletter!
Services:
American Indian Resource Center
3D Printer
Wi-Fi
Wireless Printing
Public Print, Fax, Scan, & Copy
Public Access Computers
Laptops for In-Library Use
Meeting Rooms
Bike Locks
Skateboard Stand
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Henry Zarrow Regional Library is one of four Regional Libraries in the Tulsa City-County Library system and is home to TCCL’s American Indian Resource Center, which provides resources for and about the American Indian population. Located just off Route 66 in Southwest Tulsa, Zarrow Library is vital to the west region of Tulsa County and serves an increasingly diverse community with an array of family programming. Zarrow also offers a wide variety of services and materials.
Zarrow Regional Library has 38 public computers, a 3D printer, and a cheerful staff eager to help find what you need. In addition, staff offer one-on-one Book-A-Librarian appointments for in-depth assistance. The Storytime Room has a railroad theme and Storytimes are offered every Wednesday morning, in addition to monthly LEGO nights and craft events.
Zarrow offers two meeting rooms which seat 65 and 82. Click here for the Online Request for Meeting Room
Zarrow Regional Library History
The City of Tulsa had a branch library in the Red Fork community, west of the River, at 2410 W. 41st St. beginning in 1929. It was a 2,480 sq. ft. building across the street from Clinton Jr. High School. Mae Swofford was Librarian there from 1951 to 1971, when she retired. Betty Kennedy then became the Manager, and she remained until 1992.
The new West Regional Library at 2224 W. 51st, which took the place of the Red Fork Library, was scheduled to open in 1980. Designed by Imel & Graber, the 9,545 sq. ft. facility encountered numerous construction problems and delays, but it was finally completed, and opened in 1981. Opening day activities included jousting on the lawn and a hot air balloon launch. After Mrs. Kennedy died in 1992, Laurie Sundborg became the Librarian, and she continued in that position until October 1995, when Barry Hensley became the Librarian In March 2017, Ellen Cummings came to Zarrow Library as the manager, followed by Kelly Bayles in 2022.
In May 1999, a tornado took the roof off of the south part of the meeting room, though damage to the rest of the building was minimal. The new roof, exterior repairs and painting gave the building a new look, and paved the way toward a more expansive renovation.
In 2003, the building underwent an expansion and renovation to add 5,000 sq. ft. for a larger library service area and a Teen Center. Designed by Dewberry, the refurbished facility opened in October 2004. At this time, the building was renamed the Henry Zarrow Regional Library in recognition of a very special gentleman and supporter of the library. The clever bison statue in front of the building is called “Mr. Henry the Reading Buff,” also in honor of Mr. Zarrow. In 2005, another sculpture, “Storytime for Two” was installed. Designed by local artist Rosalind Cook, it was donated by the Zarrow family in remembrance of Mr. Zarrow’s late wife, Anne.
The renovated building, with its extensive landscaping, has been very popular with the citizens of Southwest Tulsa, and continues to be a vital part of the community.
In 2013, Zarrow Regional Library welcomed the American Indian Resource Center collection and Coordinator Teresa Runnels: https://www.tulsalibrary.org/research/american-indian-resource-center